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This compact Scottish city is perfect for exploration by foot — travelers can easily find their way from the lovely River Ness to historic Inverness Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral, and beyond to the events at Eden Court and the busy Victorian Market. It’s also an ideal base for exploring the Highlands, with the mysterious Loch Ness (and famed local resident Nessie), Culloden Battlefield and the Bronze Age Clava Cairns just a quick drive away.
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1. Walk Inverness City Centre With Cath An Experienced Local STGA Green Badge Guide
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Take a walk with Cath, a local to the area, and an experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide around her beautiful City of Inverness. Each tour is bespoke and planned around the opening times of various venues of historical interest and importance. A Walk Inverness tour contains lots of local history, beautiful scenery, architecture, and romantic (yet sometimes bloody) tales which have over time, shaped Inverness into the thriving city that stands today. In the true spirit of Outlander, find out more about the short but final confrontation of the Jacobite Rising, The Battle of Culloden in 1746, in which the fate of between 1500 Jacobites was sealed by a poor decision and a hostile terrain. Cath will fascinate you with references to Outlander along with life in 18th century Inverness right up to the present day. Sharing stories of clan history, folklore and legends. Step even further back in time to 565 AD and learn about St Columba’s visit to the Highlands.
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Reviewed By Broomas11
We were guided by Cath and had a great experience. Cath explained all the history and was highly knowledgeable and good fun. She took photos for us and sent them on and really helped us understand the relevance of all the places of interest we visited. Well worth doing
2. A Highland Christmas
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With years of experience in exploring the UK mountain landscapes, City Mountaineering specialise in taking the road less travelled, getting off the crowded tourist trails and into the wilderness. Our qualified Mountain Leaders aim to show you the very best of what Britain’s mountains have to offer and to provide you with experiences that you’ll remember for a lifetime
Inclusions: Private transportation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Accommodation, uided walks by a highly experienced, knowledgable and qualified Mountain Leader., Any technical equipment (e.g. crampons and ice axes) and tuition on how to use them.
Exclusions: Flight/train travel to Inverness, Any pub dinners. , Personal hiking kit
Reviewed By UlrikeUK
I’ve been hiking with Citymountaineering for 4 years now and it’s always been a pleasure. I love only having to show up and the rest is already taken care of. This scrambling weekend started with a smooth train journey, then short transport by minibus to the camp site where the tents were already pitched (thank you Stuart!). In glorious weather we scrambled up a gully on Saturday and a ridge on Sunday and did some lovely hiking with great views in addition to that. Stuart made sure we were always safe and we could opt for a rope, even if it was just for peace of mind. A very small and friendly group and always enough time to ask questions about hiking, nature, surroundings or anything else really. Thank you for a brilliant weekend! See you on one the Little Western Islands Expedition trip next.
3. Bubble Tour: Inverness Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Folklore, Castles & Our Happy Places The Highlands and Islands are officially the happiest place to live in Scotland. As a result, Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has repeatedly been crowned the happiest city in Scotland. On our private walking tour of „Inversneckie", we will help you transforming into one of these happy locals. Our tour will take you to the town's famous and lesser-known landmarks and to some of our happy places like „The Salad Bar". You will also hear about the sons and daughters of the town and the life in Inverness then and now.
Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide
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4. Inverness City Centre Walking Tour
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4.8 based on 76 reviews
This tour is a must do on a visit to Inverness. Meaning "Mouth of the River Ness", Inverness is surrounded by the river and other natural beauty. It is the capital of the Highlands and therefore acts as a main shopping, entertainment and travel centre for the North of Scotland. On this 1.5 hour tour, you will explore the history and modern culture of Inverness. You'll learn about how the city has grown from its humble beginnings into officially the happiest city in Scotland. This is a family-friendly, leisurely stroll around the city. Key sights: Inverness Castle Eden Court Inverness Cathedral River Ness The Old Town House Old High Church Balnain House and many more hidden gems too
Inclusions: Local drink tasting!
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Reviewed By robert f
Castle closed completely . Gates at each end blocking entry to stairs. No information before heading there saying not to attend
5. Walking tour Inverness, 2.5 hrs, all points of interest included
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3.6 based on 12 reviews
An ideal way to see the capital of the highlands,Inverness with a local guide, Visiting all the most important points of interest
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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6. Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness City, Cawdor Castle and Whisky Tour
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3.2 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy a one day Invergordon shore excursion tour of the Highlands with us! You will explore Cawdor Castle and its beautiful gardens, have lunch and wander around Inverness; Capital of the Highlands before a short trip to Loch Ness and the Highland town of Beauly. Finishing off the Invergordon shore excursion tour with a visit to Glen Ord Distillery for a whisky tour and tasting before returning to port.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Entry to attractions (payable in cash)
Reviewed By Dawn H
We had a brilliant time visiting Eilean Donan castle and the Isle of Skye. We were a small party due to Covid 19 and everything was well thought out to ensure social distancing, hand sanitising etc. Chris our driver/guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable with lots of stories thrown in too. It was a long and thoroughly enjoyable day and we would love to return one day.
7. 3-day Private Tour: Glasgow, Lochs and Glens
Our Glasgow, Lochs & Glens tour is private and completely tailor-made to your interests and needs. From exciting metropolis filled with culture and art to stunning natural spots full of beauty and history: this tour has it all! Set out on an unforgettable journey with Brambling Bus and cross out all the points from your Scottish wish list! If you wish to tell us about any particular thing you'd like to see on your visit, don't hesitate to contact us. Otherwise, see you in Scotland for an amazing adventure!
Inclusions: Snacks, Water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Meals, Accommodation
Reviewed By chlorex
Me and a couple of friends choose the Brambling Bus to go around Callander for a day. It was amazing, perfect road trip with a nice playlist. Sara is an amazing driver and Maciek loves history so be ready to know some good facts to bring home with you! They took us to Callander, we had a nice walk by the Bracklinn Falls and then headed back to town to grab some food at a nice local bakery (delicious homemade pies). We also stopped by a couple of their favorites spots (like the huge antique shop). It was an amazing day, I highly recommend traveling with them. They are lovely and enthusiastic people who love sharing their love and knowledge about Scotland. Thanks Maciek and Sara!
8. Inverness: Gateway to the Highlands Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap
Kilts, bagpipes, Gaelic, clans and hot Jacobites (I'm looking at you, Jamie Fraser) - so many of our Scottish stereotypes come from the Highlands. Inverness has always been the capital of the Highlands, the gateway between the Highland and Lowland communities. Yet Inverness has a complicated relationship with its Highland heritage. On this tour, you will delve into that relationship through ancient legends, invented traditions and a battle about a cheese. This audio tour takes you on a 3km walk around the highlights of the town. It takes an hour without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Inclusions: Lifetime access to Inverness: Gateway to the Highlands tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
9. Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow 3 Days Scotland Private Tour
The Highlands is the epitome of Scotland. Big skies, sparkling countryside, great food, friendly people and the Scottish Highlands. A natural playground that begs to be explored, with the finest and most romantic castles. Edinburgh is the inspiring capital of Scotland where hundreds of years of history unite an unforgettable world-class city. The magnificent architecture of the city is shifting from the enclosures of the medieval Old City to the grace of the new Georgian City. Above all, Edinburgh Castle stands with its magnificent splendour. Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a compact and lively town but home to the world's largest arts festival. Glasgow is true heaven with excellent food, drinks and unforgettable experiences as well. The lush and beautiful land is full of green areas, evergreen forestry of the Highlands with their sweeping mountains and deep “lochs”, and its compact wildlands, the islands with lots of beautiful beaches and vast views. Oh, what views!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Zia1974
We had an amazing experience today at Stamford Bridge with the stadium tour. Our tour guide Trevor was excellent and so knowledgeable, Thankyou Trevor
10. Magic Christmas tour in Inverness
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Inverness. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Inverness. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Inverness. You will visit a traditionally hosted Christmas fair in Eden Court theater packed with crafts, presents and delicious edibles. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Inverness.
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